Swamp Angel, Kansas | |
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| Coordinates: 39°11′40″N 96°28′56″W / 39.19444°N 96.48222°W / 39.19444; -96.48222[1] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Pottawatomie |
| Named after | Swamp Angel |
| Elevation [1] | 1,001 ft (305 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-69600 |
| GNIS ID | 484778 [1] |
Swamp Angel is an unincorporated community in Pottawatomie County, Kansas, United States.[1] It is located approximately halfway between Manhattan and St. George.
History
It was likely named after the Swamp Angel, a large Parrott rifle used in the American Civil War.[2]
Education
The community is served by Manhattan–Ogden USD 383 public school district.
References
- ^ a b c d U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Swamp Angel, Kansas
- ^ "Swamp Angel, Pottawatomie County". Lost Kansas Communities. Retrieved June 22, 2014.
Further reading
External links
- Pottawatomie County maps: Current, Historic, KDOT
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